Nigeria vs Tanzania match stats & report
2–1 Full time
Nigeria beat Tanzania 2–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations (Group Stage - 1) on 23 December 2025. Nigeria had 59% of the ball.
Nigeria vs Tanzania match statistics
- 59% Ball possession 41%
- 21 Total shots 11
- 11 Shots on target 3
- 7 Shots off target 5
- 3 Blocked shots 3
- 14 Shots inside the box 8
- 6 Corners 6
- 23 Fouls 7
- 1 Offsides 2
- 1 Yellow cards 0
- 507 Passes 348
- 89% Pass accuracy 79%
- 2 Goalkeeper saves 8
Goals and cards
- 36' Goal S. Ajayi (assist A. Iwobi) Nigeria
- 50' Goal C. M'Mombwa (assist N. Miroshi) Tanzania
- 52' Goal A. Lookman (assist A. Iwobi) Nigeria
- 58' Yellow card A. Lookman Nigeria
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Nigeria
Bench A. Obasogie , F. Uzoho , R. Alebiosu , Chidozie Awaziem , I. Ogbu , S. Onyemaechi , E. Akinsanmiro , F. Dele-Bashiru , T. Nnadi , R. Onyedika , F. Onyeka , Cyriel Dessers , C. Ejuke , P. Onuachu , M. Simon
Tanzania
Bench H. Masalanga , P. Msindo , D. Job , N. Kibabage , H. Mnoga , L. Mwaikenda , W. Nangu , M. Abraham , K. Haruna , K. Habibu , K. Nashon , I. Nado , D. Kibu , K. John
Form guide
Nigeria at home
6–2–0 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 2.3 per game
- Conceded
- 0.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 8
- Corners
- 4.2 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.0 per game
11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Tanzania away
1–2–4 in 7 matches
- Scored
- 1.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 1 / 7
- Corners
- 2.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 2.0 per game
17% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 7 matches — treat these numbers lightly.